Regarding the Ranger loss of power, I had a similar experience in a 2017 3.2 XLS. It was eventually found to be a kink in the return fuel line that was restricting the fuel flow and subsequently caused the fuel in the common rail to heat above 70 degrees. Over 70 degrees the vehicle speed is restricted, however there are no dash lights or fault codes and I only found the issue using an OBD2 dongle to graph various sensors. In my case the issue was due to the incorrect installation of a long range tank. It may be worth him checking this out. Cheers, Jim
Thanks for your explanation on the helmet; A60 it is. As far as the funny voices reading the letters, I reckon it’s great but what I think is irrelevant. I’m sick of people demanding someone don’t “ offend them”. If anyone has a problem with anything you do, well, it’s your channel, and they are free to vote with a remote or mouse, whatever they like…
I’ve had the same issue with my Ranger driving Mel - Syd on the Hume twice while towing an empty trailer (1200kg tipper). Lost power 700km in going up big hills foot flat to the floor. Between trips I replaced the GT20 turbo with a GT25, massive inter cooler exhaust and dynoed by a very reputable specialist with 157kw at the wheels. When I mentioned to my Ford dealership at next service they replaced a faulty thermostat somewhere in the system (sorry can’t recall which one) and I’ve never had the problem again and I’ve done that trip many times since (towing firewood and other very heavy loads). Just serviced my gearbox at 240,000 km and the car runs like a dream. Hope this helps anyone with the same problem. From my experience regional dealers take servicing more seriously than city ones.
Correct John, towing over 3T with any ute is crazy stuff and the race by manufacturers to insist their utes can do it is dangerous. The law should be: the van shall be lighter than the tug.
This rule is utterly annoying. It is implemented in the European union. And it is just awful. I have a Mercedes station wagon which was (luckily!) registered before the implementation of that law. It is rated and certified to tow 2,800 kilograms. If you are creative with the hitch supported load and know the rules, you can legally tow about 3,000 kilograms. And the car does that without any problem. I pulled four ton trailers with that car in various emergency situations. The newer station wagons (model year 2010 and later) are limited to 2,000 kilograms. That is ridiculous. They constantly talk about global warming and net zero BS and two seconds later they put a law out that basically and literally forces you to buy a humongous gas guzzling SUV if you want to tow a trailer.
A mate of mine has a 3*2 Ranger and he had this loss of power syndrome, it took a Ford Mechanic who took it it as a personal challenge to get it running right after the main dealers, more than one said there was nothing wrong with it. It turned out to be a unclipped wire to a sensor on the exhaust that had burnt the insulation off and it was intermittently earthing to the exhaust. It took over a month to resolve this issue.
Keep up the great work. Use whatever voice you want to read this. Most of us watch your channel because your advice is typically sound and one never knows when something may happen that has been reviewed on your show, and we can say "Hey, I got this issue, now I know where to start my diagnosis" . Keep being brutally honest in whatever voice you want. Uncle Dave from Wisconsin, U.S.A.
I was a Ford technician , engine and trans over heating will bring up a warning on the instrument cluster The problem is actually the exhaust gas temperature sensor. Located on the exhaust manifold. Around town the sensor reads a lower temp which doesn’t derate the engine. But as soon as you tow the sensor heats up obviously but it’s not the correct reading when it’s faulty . It doesn’t throw a code as the temperature is plausible in the pcm Nobody will find the cause until they record live data towing up hill . The engine derate because the exhaust temp is above parameters and it will derate until the temp drops to a normal level. They are easy to replace on it sits on top of the exhaust manifold . I usually do a lot around Xmas time for some funny reason and it because the of the shitter box being towed on holidays highlights the issue which around town won’t show the issue. The PID is called EGT1 for monitoring
I seem to remember a lot of fords and holdens back then with a (psuedo) drag racing set up. Jacked at the back and pizza cutters up front. The raging bull look. Silly but cool at the time.
By far the worst in that category are GQ and GU Patrols in my experience. Some good ones and good owners out there. However, all or any combination of jacked up suspension, big tires, straight pipe or coroded exhaust, smoke, generally dishevelled appearance, and "soot gets the moot" sticker I keep my distance from.
On a trip with our caravan in our MQ Triton with a manual transmission last Christmas we experienced a similar issue. I worked out that the winch in my bullbar was blocking the flow to the intercooler. Engine coolant temp climbed to 116 degrees and the air intake temperature peaked at 106 degrees. Ambient air was 44 degrees. In these conditions the vehicle would not maintain speed above 80km/h and this could only be done in 4th gear. I have since removed the winch and installed a water atomiser in front of the intercooler that I can manually operate when needed. The vehicle has not had an issue since.
One of your funniest John, lots of references to aluminium effluent carriages as opposed to the more recognised porta slum. The part where I had an lol moment was the foreskin biltong. That sir was hilarious and genius. As a bilting officionado, I was tempted to ask if that might be a new future line with my Biltong supplier as everything seems to be made into Biltong. Never ever change a thing.
Foreskin biltong, that's the funniest thing I've heard in a long while. You never fail to come up with some great lines. Keep that up John and also the informative tech talk.
I really enjoyed his blokes channel and his content. Very informative especially when looking at buying a new car or second hand car. But I must say watching his videos on sped up 1.5 x times is a game changer.
My old ears first thought you uttered "Welding Hermit". What an eponymous combo moniker for those who practice what can surely be one of the loneliest sparky vocations.
I was part of a welding team for a few months in the late 1980s (we repaired cyclone dust separators in coal fired power plants, we made enormous amounts of money...) and that was an absolute blast. We were a team of ten people and we had incredible amounts of workplace fun. That might be connected with the fact, that nobody in those times cared about alcohol and other substances at the workplace. We were piss drunk and full of crank 24/7. But we always got the job done with time to spare. No complaints there. That really was a great time.
My Sprinter van (although it is a Diesel) had the same issue during about half a year. It was ultra annoying and it really p*ssed me off. During a 300 kilometer drive you lost power about three times in random intervals and you had to restart the engine to re-establish the horses. I am a master mechanic and I spent countless hours tracing that fault. The error code was "EGR valve implausible signal value". I checked every connector about a thousand times and I removed that stupid valve at least 100 times. It is no fun at all because it is water cooled. Out of sheer coincidence I finally found the fault. It was the crankcase ventilation valve. The diaphragm got stuck at the valve seat from time to time, the crankcase got over-pressurized and that made a lot of sensors go haywire for some reason.
Had this happen on my work provided Ranger. Dealer fixed it at next service and said it was a faulty O2 sensor. Only problem Ive had with the vehicle in 215k kms. I rekon my heavy right foot keeps it honest.
dude, I think you are one of the few good auto journalists on the tube. Please review more international market sports cars (VB WRX specifically). To this day your review of the LC 500 is one of my favorite and is why I'm still determined to own one. Happy holidays mate.
Haven't watched the whole video yet but.... clean the air flow meter, fit a new egr valve and clean intake manifold. Also common to have a broken charge pipe on the cold side 👍
Ford thought it would be a great idea to put a thermostat in the transmission, so that the oil runs at 90 degrees. Thinner oil, less drag, makes it operate more efficiently. But that also means it can overheat when under load, like towing something big up a hill.
I run an Ultra Gauge and monitor the trans fluid temp all the time, particularly when towing. Oil will start to degrade over around 115c but the warning lights typically don't come on until it's way too late at over 140 and it's scary watching how quickly the temperature rises when the torque converter isn't locked up. My solution is an electronic TC Lock-up kit and keep the trans fluid under 80c.
That is a cool helmet! I've been using the same CIG helmet for 9 years and haven't had any problems. But eventually I will need another one as nothing lasts forever. I love the fact you get 4 outers and 2 inners with it. CIG charge 34 bucks for an outer then it cost me Au$36 to get it sent to Thailand. Probably more now.
Oh Frank, have you checked your intercooler hose? I had the same issue on my way back to Sydney from ACT in the Ford Ranger XLT 3.2L and the intercooler hose splitted under the hose clamp at the turbo side and resulted in a loss of power. My Ranger struggled to drive uphill pass 80km/h (not towing). When I got back to Sydney, called NRMA roadside assistance and the guy from NRMA shine his torch into the bottom side of the intercooler hose and pinched & stretched the rubber showing the split. Apparently this is a common issue with turbo diesel vehicles. This would be an easy fix so try getting an after market silicon intercooler hoses for around $80 and your car should go back to normal again.
Hi appreciate your help, I have replaced the inter cooler hose as it did have a crack around 6 months prior to our trip. Bit of a mystery and is booked in for a total check over.
@frankvarga1502 One thing that I forgot to mention was that within a few weeks of the dealer replacing the intercooler hose, my Ranger lost power again. Luckily I was able to pull over safely and found the intercooler hose slip off the turbo end with the hose clamp still attached to it. The dealer had only a simply job to do and they couldn't even do it right. I reattached it myself and made sure the hose clamp was mounted in the correct position and tighten the hose clamp properly and hasn't had any issue since last year.
@THTLHL Thanks again, Just shows why some dealers if not most get an absolute hammering. My hose is holding up to date but will replace with after market when the time arises although planning on upgrading to the new ranger sometime next year so might not need to. Thanks for all the great feedback and best wishes for the upcoming holidays and new year.
As an owner of one of these Rangers, with 80 thousand on it, they do have a list of issues that need to be fixed, as the all the antipollution crap on them, does its best to clog up the intake and exhaust/turbo, if not driven to those exact averages that were tested to pass emissions. I have a 1t, 2.5t and a 3t trailer, and I agree, that 2.5 is the max I'd recommend for these vehicles, as well as an upper speed limit of 90km/h. The best thing I bought for my Ranger, was a Bluetooth OBD2 dongle, with a $6 app.
At 15:30 I do not know what is meant by "widow maker" in this context. I know timber felling was called a WM maker because of its dangers. I know mining drills were called WMs because the operators were prone to get pneumonia because water was used to reduce dust build up in a claustrophobic mining level in preference to having lungs bloodied by fine particles (born and bred in a mining city). Or could WM refer to a blockage left anterior descending artery which comes with a high mortality. Does the Canning Stock Route cause heart attacks?
Pretty sure by “widow maker” John is referring to a long stretch of highway in Australia that was known for high speed accidents ( often involving trucks at night ) . Its official name was Hume highway ..deadly Hume ..I suspect a number of factors were involved .. alcohol.. fatigue .. drugs..lack of vehicle maintenance..and fact it was heavily utilised main transport corridor between massive cities .
There is a plastic check valve in the transmission that fails and causes this problem when heavy towing, Wholesale Autos are a reputable Auto Trans workshop. It is a well know fact the factory Transmission requires modification for heavy towing in Australia. I agree with the towing limitations, 2500kg would be more realistic, if your going to tow heavy vans a Yank Tank is a better option. People also need to realize modern Diesel Common Rail fuel systems will derate once Egts reach safety parameters . I live near the Moonbi Mountain range NSW New England Hwy, and I regularly see modern Diesel Ute's and 4wds blown up after trying to pull a rolling thunderbox up the Moonbi's in the middle of the day. Quiet often after having a dyno tune or chip fitted. these modifications are pushing the limits of safety without a load. Also the factory fuel filtration is not adequate, the tolerance of 2um is standard for common rail but the factory filter is only 5um. So the OEM knows they will be selling new injectors every 200k. Lots of engine failures caused by injector failure, cutting a hole in the piston with high pressure fuel.
I have had my 2016 Everest do the same (going into Limp Mode) after about an hour of towing and usually when pulling up hill. Dealer tried a range of things (EGR stuff)and specialist 4x4 mechanic also had a go. Nobody can solve the problem. They are convinced however that it is heat related but nothing shows up on OBR scanning. Problem not solved yet.
Had the same issue. It's to do with the trailer relay. You can get an adaptor that fits between the trailer and car plug for about $30. I've seen it fix this issue on two 3.2 rangers.
What is offensive is people in Australia without a home. Cutting down old growth forests for wood chips. Or Australia is the leading democratic nation for the number of arrests for protesting. Oh and the NSW highway patrol. (voice note: I trained as an ABC radio announcer but found maths).
Bullbar is limiting air flow over intercooler plus trans cooler is in front of intercooler and inlet manifold temp is too high so the computer is limiting boost.
Doubt it. In theory it makes sense but in reality they dont stop enough airflow to do much at all. I have a bull bar, small bar light, roo deterant and transmission cooler all in front of the radiator. Always runs cool.
Evidence? I had the privilege of chatting with gent involved in developing the Ford Ranger power train on the 3.2. I recall him reflecting on a comment by Jeremy Clarkson around a few blokes in shed on the cans believing they know better than many technicians funded equipped with the best tech available to develop a product. My mechanic wanted to fit a secondary fuel filter. The unnamed tech explained how much development had gone into the fuel management system on the 3.2, identified the secondary filter system mucked with the pressure, overloads the pump and causes the system to break down sooner. Evidence. Always good to have some.
A correctly fitted and appropriated sized secondary filter will have zero affect on your fuel system. Apart from finer filtering. These "highly trained technicians" are also responsible for all the blown transmissions and motors in the ranger. How about the genius who thought of putting a wet belt in the sump for the oil pump. Ford in America have got an absolute shite name for their trucks...no different here. ..all too common as well. These are the same clowns that also say towing 3.5 tonne is no worries for a ranger....lol. I wonder why so many standard rangers spend a lot of time on flatbed tow trucks...
@@iandickinson342 we agree on something. None of these Utes should tow 3.5 tonnes. It’s stupid! Get a light truck built for the job! As for backs of tow trucks, there’s yet to be a Ute made that hasn’t been in the back of a tow truck. They all have issues.
Had this problem on a customer's BT50 [aka Ford 3.2] I found that on the previous service the fuel connectors [4 of] at the filter had been mixed up and crossed. Turns out the fuel system was trying to deliver via the return.
In the distant past when our family kept cars for many years, we had two instances of the muffler collapsing internally (a welded baffle came loose and swung like a door back and forth blocking inside) and this drastically reduced power. It didn't happen suddenly but developed over time to get worse until eventually a clever mechanic banged the muffler and we could hear the rattling inside. I'd bet a Ford Dealer mechanic wouldn't have checked this. In more modern cars, the Catalytic converter can become sooted up giving power loss. Eventually a check light will illuminate when the O2 sensors go out of range, but his power loss could be a forewarning.
At 150,000km check compressions ,, bench test injectors ,, remove manifold and inlet tubing /intercooler / egr valve wash out sludge . Clean Map ,, Maf sensors . Recalibrate Maf . Check system with scan tool b4 and after repairs Dealers do this work but yet still not in service schedule . [another story ]
Credit where credit is due, a Ford dealer sorted out my lack of power in my Escort diesel, after a few attempts. It turned out the enrichment solenoid in the mechanical pump was sticking shut. They kept on until they fixed it, but sadly went out of business soon after, maybe because they actually did what was expected from them (and also a few minor things I was sure they would miss) and that became uneconimical.
I watched an interview with Warren Buffett on UA-cam a while back and he said he read in a company report a line he quite liked “don’t ask the barber whether you need a haircut”………
EOBD Scanner may tell you what is causing the problem which is probably the maf or egr issue although error codes aren't always stored for MAF fault with my experience with a Triton. Could even be a partially blocked fuel filter.
Do what John says and see a proper mechanic. The Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor on my work Ranger went at 160km but never threw a code, also had a split Intercooler and split intercooler hose on another work Ranger.
Possibly picked up fuel bug (bacteria and fungi) in the north which gathered in the fuel filter and restricted it. Probably had a fuel filter change during a service and it went away.
Correct John , It's like every second person getting the smart alternator turned off , I have a volt gauge just for the sake of monitoring how it charges , The alternator is designed to charge on demand if the need be ,if you connect the caravan it charges 13.5v to 14.5v all the time ! I think its a lot of paranoid people , Same ones put large tunes in and that makes more heat plus the engines works so much harder ,Then BANG engine breaks internally and the owners have a sook , I never tow on 35C plus days or if i do its early start before the heat gets going ,Its just common seance but a lot of people these days don't have that feature lol !
John , would not be the first or the last machine /vehicle I`ve retrofitted an oil cooler to for either trans or engine oil cooling . Just because an machinery /auto maker fits a cooler does mean it will work . This happens for undersize cooling radiators and air-conditioning condensers also . Many imports are retrofitted prior to Aust delivery . Any oil that spikes above 100deg cel destroys its additive package over time . If temp has repeated spikes every time u use said vehicle that`s to much . Comparison is a race car that has an engine rebuild every 1500km . These vehicles can tolerate higher temps due to shorter service interval . A transmission has a longer list of parts to replace at over haul when operated at above 100deg cel for its life vs a unit thats cooled well .
Unfortunately, John is wrong here. The Ranger transmission cooler directly heats engine coolant, then relies on the radiator to remove that heat. The transmission is designed to run at 90°. This is about the temperature that the engine coolant runs at in normal city driving. Unfortunately, climbing hills, towing, I have seen a Ranger transmission running at 125°. The heat exchanger struggles to transfer enough heat into the engine coolant.
My gearbox won't lock the torque converter until the fluid is hot/warm enough. Overcooling is not a good idea. Shift patterns are temperature dependant.
Driving Melbourne to Cairns is up hill and Cairns to Melbourne is down hill - this is a mystery, that down hill the vehicle struggled 😉 BTW I love olight I’ve just ordered the Javelot Pro 2 to add to my collection, their range is great for power outages, night lights, spotlighting bunnies and poking numbnuts in the eye with a bright flashing light. 😊
As a interstate truck driver I see especially holiday seasons many of these duel cab utes literally loaded to the max drenched with every after market accessories under the sun including dragging wobble boxes with God knows what else loaded inside. These people are a menace to society and generally have an entitled attitude when on the road, literally pain's in the ass in holiday mode holding up trucks that are trying to make a quid and drive within the allowable legal hours. I honestly have driven past many caravan roll overs with there sht spread for hundreds of metres i do hope it's not fatal but also i have the side of me saying to myself "well you probably asked for it" being over loaded. I hear you say and totally agree about towing anything heavier then the tow vehicle is complete stupidity and I totally agree. These people watch to much 4x4 24/7 and believe that modifications is the answer to there dreams. With GVM upgrades ect, If your vehicle can't do what you want or need it to do straight out of the box then you simply bought the wrong vehicle your asking for mechanical failures and possibly killing yourself or an innocent road user having an accident. Some people legit have rocks in there heads the whole idea of going on holidays is to get away from what your use too not carrying half a dam house around with you. Get back to basics people you will actually enjoy your trip more and not break sht along the way and you will probably make it there and back without killing yourself, family and anyone else....
So vehicle was fine before the trans cooler went on. Interesting. The Ranger will limit engine power when trans temp hits 115 degrees. I’d be checking trans temp while towing up hill. Was the fuel filter recently replaced or a long range tank fitted? The Ranger will also limit engine power when fuel temp goes up. I have seen this caused by the fuel lines fitted incorrectly at the fuel filter and even at the tank. Look for switch fuel lines. Faulty engine thermostats, blocked radiators and work viscous couplings are also common but would show up with high engine temps which I hope the operator would notice.
John, with your newfangled welding helmet. Is it still the case where it is still advised to have at least a minimum of 3mm glass to protect the welder from the rays and the darkest possible dark lens. This was the case with me but I'm going back 45 years since I was a boilermaker.
Just a thought, has he checked that there is no restriction to the accelerator pedal travel - carpet, rubber mat, accumulated rubbish etc? It has been known to happen as ridiculous as it sounds.
I've seen many overloaded Rangers and such like, some people think they're designed to pull houses down, they've no idea about towing and it's limitations.
Hi, If one is to tow up to 3.5 tonnes around a predominantly hot Australia with a reasonably stressed engine ,I would have thought that fitting a better trans cooler would be advised. If the Ranger was only occasionally towing 2 .5 ton and even close to the maximum 3.4 ton around town and only on short journeys,an aftermarket cooler probably isn't required. Watching the many people who are on the road constantly,hauling their lives with them and putting their standard equipped vehicles through hell ,the need to aid the vehicles in any way is essential IMO . Heat is the killer is it not ? One way to cater for temperature changes where these people live and drive would be to fit a change over valve so in the cool climates the oil flows through the radiator bottom tank ,and for hot hot hotter ,the oil can be switched to the after market cooler,a electric solenoid with a position lamp indicator for which cooler ?
This is a common issue with Motorhomes with Fiat Ducato motors. Always pointed to transmission oil overheating. Might be another issue to look out for re fuel.
? Wet belt used to run oil pump inside the engine oil and starting to break down and the particles clogging the sump oil pickup filbert and reducing oil return. This is a small internal belt not the timing chain. Need to take down the sump and check the filter and the oil pump belt.
How can some of the audience members not realise, that some of us watch to be entertained by your funny Aussie voice and your pretend beard stroke. Lately I have noticed that some grey men are placing ties at the end of their beard, is this to fancy up the beard. Personally I love the natural grey beard with the cigarette stains around the edges of the mouth, that is just class.
Hi John, concerning the reading of questions with a funny voice I want to tell you that I have problems to understand what you are saying when you read the questions. I am European and my native language is not English. I can follow your explanations perfectly, but in your Q&A videos I must guess what you read through the answer you give and that is sometimes a bit difficult. But nevertheless very informative video. Thank you!
John forgive my lack of knowledge in all things computer tech. I don't usually watch U tube from my phone, I usually watch on home tv. . So don't usually reply. I have two questions I've pondered for years. Your response would be appreciated. I'd be tickled pink if you made a short vid to answer these two questions. 1:... If the speed limit in Australia is 120kmh?... Why do they still sell cars that can exceed 300 kmh? This baffles me. But I know revenue from speeding fines is why. But if the really cared? Or they really want to reduce road deaths? Why are sold vehicles that exceed our limits by double or more. Is it then that a part of the problem, or fault may lie, with the government, as in litigation, ? In a court of law? 2:... I am told, that I should have two hands on the wheel, and be focused 100% of the time, on the road ahead, without distraction, every second I am not looking at the road, is very dangerous. So why,?... Do they allow the huge bill boards on freeways, and roadways etc? They are clearly there to advertise, to take our eyes OFF the road. The next time I am in an incident? I will say that I was looking at a government approved bill board, that some blame should be on the government, because they sanction this? Some of them have writing, that is supposed to be read, how can they be placed there, then told not to look at them? .... Lol I know I can be a vexatious bastard. Cheers mate , keep up the good work.
my ranger had loss of power but no engine fault showing in the dash until it did. i used my scan tool and i can't remember the code but it was air flow and pressure out of spec. in the end it was the inter cooler. you could not see it from the front of the cooler but it was blown apart between the inter cooler and the radiator. i did note hearing a sound. the car would go into limp mode and have next to no power. in the end after finding the inter cooler blown apart i got a new one. problem solved
All I can say is thank god for the forward button. I like the videos overall but so much unrelated nonsense. On the transmission cooler subject, transmission rebuilders basically all recommend adding them. It makes the fluid and seals last much longer day to day and under load, like on soft sand or towing, it will prevent overheating the fluid, which is when you actually do damage. It’s not like you add a cooler and now the fluid runs at ambient temperature all the time. The reality is it will take a little longer to heat up and run about 10-15 degrees cooler. You also get another 1L of fluid capacity. If you are really worried about your fluid running too cool or you live in a cooler climate you can always set it up so the fluid goes through the auxiliary cooler first then through the factory one in the radiator, this would allow the fluid to heat up quicker and run slightly warmer than the other way around. The real reason the dealers recommend not adding them is because hot fluid runs thinner and is better for efficiency and emissions… it’s not better for your transmission… it would be like arguing an egr is better for your engine, nope it’s better for emissions at the expense of your engine.
Hmm … I can’t help but wonder if there was a seat adjustment issue where he couldn’t reach the firewall (with his right foot) anymore on the return trip. Perhaps he adjusted his seat incorrectly after a driver swap.
Hey John Port of Miami Electric vehicles i think they were a shipping Container went on fire 🔥 could be Christmas Fireworks lol at least they weren't on a ship.
As someone who is obviously never tailgated by ranger or ranger with implants (craptor) irrespective of my speed relative to the local limit, naturally this report gives me no pleasure. However in this case frank does not seem like an m5/m7 interchange traffic “hero”, so I hope he gets a full resolution FoC.
First suspicion:fuel How and where did you refuel? Fuel filters: other commenters have said that the one fuel filter is not sufficient if there is any contamination especially water in the fuel..many have fitted an extra fine 2 micron filter to supplement the 5 micron standard one. This leads onto the contamination wearing out the injectors which seem to be a maintenance item before 200k...otherwise the pistons get burnt from the wrong fuel spray pattern. Sensors..another commenter staed EGT temp sensor failed causing computer to reduce power. Another commenter said he had to replace the O2 sensor @ 215k..again computer ordered up reduced power. EGR valve clogged...replace. Split in 2 Rangers' intercooler hoses...reduced power. If you really want to cool down everything on long uphill grinds...plumb the pressurised water from the caravan and fit irrigation misters to the front grill of the Ranger spraying water all over the radiator, A/C condenser and the aux. auto trans cooler...any excess cools the whole engine bay Physics says it takes 2500 x energy to turn water into vapour..in this case the energy (heat) is sucked out of the engine/trans/ a/c coolers.....
Thanks John I did have a secondary pre filter fitted before our trip but have been getting mixed reactions of its actual pros and cons. Ill see weather that had any effect after the full check up.
@@frankvarga1502 If you fitted the smaller micron filter BEFORE the fuel went through the grosser OEM filter.. the finer filter will have become clogged far quicker..... gross filter flows to finer filter.....
John Cardogan reading my letter in a funny voice is a badge of honour as far as I’m concerned.
Having your letter read in a funny voice - quite the honour I'd say.
Those funny voices? Remind me of home ❤😂 what's so funny 🤔😵💫🤔
Or maybe the voices in my head 🤔? Nattering away
Seems more annoyingly unnecessary
Regarding the Ranger loss of power, I had a similar experience in a 2017 3.2 XLS. It was eventually found to be a kink in the return fuel line that was restricting the fuel flow and subsequently caused the fuel in the common rail to heat above 70 degrees. Over 70 degrees the vehicle speed is restricted, however there are no dash lights or fault codes and I only found the issue using an OBD2 dongle to graph various sensors. In my case the issue was due to the incorrect installation of a long range tank. It may be worth him checking this out. Cheers, Jim
Thanks for your explanation on the helmet; A60 it is.
As far as the funny voices reading the letters, I reckon it’s great but what I think is irrelevant.
I’m sick of people demanding someone don’t “ offend them”.
If anyone has a problem with anything you do, well, it’s your channel, and they are free to vote with a remote or mouse, whatever they like…
I’ve had the same issue with my Ranger driving Mel - Syd on the Hume twice while towing an empty trailer (1200kg tipper). Lost power 700km in going up big hills foot flat to the floor. Between trips I replaced the GT20 turbo with a GT25, massive inter cooler exhaust and dynoed by a very reputable specialist with 157kw at the wheels.
When I mentioned to my Ford dealership at next service they replaced a faulty thermostat somewhere in the system (sorry can’t recall which one) and I’ve never had the problem again and I’ve done that trip many times since (towing firewood and other very heavy loads). Just serviced my gearbox at 240,000 km and the car runs like a dream.
Hope this helps anyone with the same problem. From my experience regional dealers take servicing more seriously than city ones.
Correct John, towing over 3T with any ute is crazy stuff and the race by manufacturers to insist their utes can do it is dangerous. The law should be: the van shall be lighter than the tug.
This rule is utterly annoying. It is implemented in the European union. And it is just awful. I have a Mercedes station wagon which was (luckily!) registered before the implementation of that law. It is rated and certified to tow 2,800 kilograms. If you are creative with the hitch supported load and know the rules, you can legally tow about 3,000 kilograms. And the car does that without any problem. I pulled four ton trailers with that car in various emergency situations.
The newer station wagons (model year 2010 and later) are limited to 2,000 kilograms. That is ridiculous. They constantly talk about global warming and net zero BS and two seconds later they put a law out that basically and literally forces you to buy a humongous gas guzzling SUV if you want to tow a trailer.
A mate of mine has a 3*2 Ranger and he had this loss of power syndrome, it took a Ford Mechanic who took it it as a personal challenge to get it running right after the main dealers, more than one said there was nothing wrong with it. It turned out to be a unclipped wire to a sensor on the exhaust that had burnt the insulation off and it was intermittently earthing to the exhaust. It took over a month to resolve this issue.
Keep up the great work. Use whatever voice you want to read this. Most of us watch your channel because your advice is typically sound and one never knows when something may happen that has been reviewed on your show, and we can say "Hey, I got this issue, now I know where to start my diagnosis" . Keep being brutally honest in whatever voice you want. Uncle Dave from Wisconsin, U.S.A.
I was a Ford technician , engine and trans over heating will bring up a warning on the instrument cluster
The problem is actually the exhaust gas temperature sensor. Located on the exhaust manifold. Around town the sensor reads a lower temp which doesn’t derate the engine. But as soon as you tow the sensor heats up obviously but it’s not the correct reading when it’s faulty . It doesn’t throw a code as the temperature is plausible in the pcm Nobody will find the cause until they record live data towing up hill . The engine derate because the exhaust temp is above parameters and it will derate until the temp drops to a normal level. They are easy to replace on it sits on top of the exhaust manifold . I usually do a lot around Xmas time for some funny reason and it because the of the shitter box being towed on holidays highlights the issue which around town won’t show the issue. The PID is called EGT1 for monitoring
In the 70's people were getting the Monaro as low as possible, these days people are getting the 4WD ute as high as possible, how times change
I seem to remember a lot of fords and holdens back then with a (psuedo) drag racing set up. Jacked at the back and pizza cutters up front. The raging bull look. Silly but cool at the time.
By far the worst in that category are GQ and GU Patrols in my experience. Some good ones and good owners out there. However, all or any combination of jacked up suspension, big tires, straight pipe or coroded exhaust, smoke, generally dishevelled appearance, and "soot gets the moot" sticker I keep my distance from.
On a trip with our caravan in our MQ Triton with a manual transmission last Christmas we experienced a similar issue. I worked out that the winch in my bullbar was blocking the flow to the intercooler. Engine coolant temp climbed to 116 degrees and the air intake temperature peaked at 106 degrees. Ambient air was 44 degrees. In these conditions the vehicle would not maintain speed above 80km/h and this could only be done in 4th gear. I have since removed the winch and installed a water atomiser in front of the intercooler that I can manually operate when needed. The vehicle has not had an issue since.
One of your funniest John, lots of references to aluminium effluent carriages as opposed to the more recognised porta slum. The part where I had an lol moment was the foreskin biltong. That sir was hilarious and genius. As a bilting officionado, I was tempted to ask if that might be a new future line with my Biltong supplier as everything seems to be made into Biltong. Never ever change a thing.
Foreskin biltong, that's the funniest thing I've heard in a long while.
You never fail to come up with some great lines. Keep that up John and also the informative tech talk.
That is why you fit the transmission cooler before the bottom tank in the radiator. Especially if you own a 96 Toyota Surf.
I do like the Funny voice it always cracks me up. It is mating season for Cicadas that's why they are moaning so much 😂🤣. Thanks John.
I really enjoyed his blokes channel and his content. Very informative especially when looking at buying a new car or second hand car. But I must say watching his videos on sped up 1.5 x times is a game changer.
My old ears first thought you uttered "Welding Hermit". What an eponymous
combo moniker for those who practice what can surely be one of the loneliest
sparky vocations.
I was part of a welding team for a few months in the late 1980s (we repaired cyclone dust separators in coal fired power plants, we made enormous amounts of money...) and that was an absolute blast. We were a team of ten people and we had incredible amounts of workplace fun.
That might be connected with the fact, that nobody in those times cared about alcohol and other substances at the workplace. We were piss drunk and full of crank 24/7. But we always got the job done with time to spare. No complaints there.
That really was a great time.
John : The Great Philosopher ! gotta love it
My Sprinter van (although it is a Diesel) had the same issue during about half a year. It was ultra annoying and it really p*ssed me off. During a 300 kilometer drive you lost power about three times in random intervals and you had to restart the engine to re-establish the horses. I am a master mechanic and I spent countless hours tracing that fault. The error code was "EGR valve implausible signal value". I checked every connector about a thousand times and I removed that stupid valve at least 100 times. It is no fun at all because it is water cooled. Out of sheer coincidence I finally found the fault. It was the crankcase ventilation valve. The diaphragm got stuck at the valve seat from time to time, the crankcase got over-pressurized and that made a lot of sensors go haywire for some reason.
blocked intake from EGR build up, split intercooler hose or faulty maf will put it in limp mode.
Had this happen on my work provided Ranger. Dealer fixed it at next service and said it was a faulty O2 sensor. Only problem Ive had with the vehicle in 215k kms. I rekon my heavy right foot keeps it honest.
dude, I think you are one of the few good auto journalists on the tube. Please review more international market sports cars (VB WRX specifically). To this day your review of the LC 500 is one of my favorite and is why I'm still determined to own one. Happy holidays mate.
Haven't watched the whole video yet but.... clean the air flow meter, fit a new egr valve and clean intake manifold. Also common to have a broken charge pipe on the cold side 👍
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@phillipmarnik haha thanks mate, I dig holes for a living must be on my mind 🍻
Ford thought it would be a great idea to put a thermostat in the transmission, so that the oil runs at 90 degrees. Thinner oil, less drag, makes it operate more efficiently. But that also means it can overheat when under load, like towing something big up a hill.
I run an Ultra Gauge and monitor the trans fluid temp all the time, particularly when towing. Oil will start to degrade over around 115c but the warning lights typically don't come on until it's way too late at over 140 and it's scary watching how quickly the temperature rises when the torque converter isn't locked up. My solution is an electronic TC Lock-up kit and keep the trans fluid under 80c.
I have the A50, and have been using it for about 2 years, I love it. So if A60 is a step up then I have welding helmet envy
Very informative, as always, though I totally agree with the last 5mins or so. 🤙🍻
That is a cool helmet! I've been using the same CIG helmet for 9 years and haven't had any problems. But eventually I will need another one as nothing lasts forever. I love the fact you get 4 outers and 2 inners with it. CIG charge 34 bucks for an outer then it cost me Au$36 to get it sent to Thailand. Probably more now.
Yep torches and tools. I bought myself a CZ 457 but won't be taking delivery until maybe New Year. Oh the suspense.
John. G day clobber, just keep doing what you're doing. Please
Oh Frank, have you checked your intercooler hose? I had the same issue on my way back to Sydney from ACT in the Ford Ranger XLT 3.2L and the intercooler hose splitted under the hose clamp at the turbo side and resulted in a loss of power. My Ranger struggled to drive uphill pass 80km/h (not towing). When I got back to Sydney, called NRMA roadside assistance and the guy from NRMA shine his torch into the bottom side of the intercooler hose and pinched & stretched the rubber showing the split. Apparently this is a common issue with turbo diesel vehicles. This would be an easy fix so try getting an after market silicon intercooler hoses for around $80 and your car should go back to normal again.
Hi appreciate your help, I have replaced the inter cooler hose as it did have a crack around 6 months prior to our trip. Bit of a mystery and is booked in for a total check over.
@frankvarga1502 Hi Frank, did you replaced with OEM or after market silicon hose? The genuine OEM may split or crack again under extreme pressure
@THTLHL Replaced with OEM by Ford Dealer but will check again and if that is the cause will use silicon hose.
@frankvarga1502 One thing that I forgot to mention was that within a few weeks of the dealer replacing the intercooler hose, my Ranger lost power again. Luckily I was able to pull over safely and found the intercooler hose slip off the turbo end with the hose clamp still attached to it. The dealer had only a simply job to do and they couldn't even do it right. I reattached it myself and made sure the hose clamp was mounted in the correct position and tighten the hose clamp properly and hasn't had any issue since last year.
@THTLHL Thanks again, Just shows why some dealers if not most get an absolute hammering. My hose is holding up to date but will replace with after market when the time arises although planning on upgrading to the new ranger sometime next year so might not need to.
Thanks for all the great feedback and best wishes for the upcoming holidays and new year.
Love the subtle ACDC reference there
As an owner of one of these Rangers, with 80 thousand on it, they do have a list of issues that need to be fixed, as the all the antipollution crap on them, does its best to clog up the intake and exhaust/turbo, if not driven to those exact averages that were tested to pass emissions. I have a 1t, 2.5t and a 3t trailer, and I agree, that 2.5 is the max I'd recommend for these vehicles, as well as an upper speed limit of 90km/h. The best thing I bought for my Ranger, was a Bluetooth OBD2 dongle, with a $6 app.
Can't wait to hear what I sound like in your mind!
At 15:30 I do not know what is meant by "widow maker" in this context. I know timber felling was called a WM maker because of its dangers. I know mining drills were called WMs because the operators were prone to get pneumonia because water was used to reduce dust build up in a claustrophobic mining level in preference to having lungs bloodied by fine particles (born and bred in a mining city). Or could WM refer to a blockage left anterior descending artery which comes with a high mortality. Does the Canning Stock Route cause heart attacks?
Pretty sure by “widow maker” John is referring to a long stretch of highway in Australia that was known for high speed accidents ( often involving trucks at night ) . Its official name was Hume highway ..deadly Hume ..I suspect a number of factors were involved .. alcohol.. fatigue .. drugs..lack of vehicle maintenance..and fact it was heavily utilised main transport corridor between massive cities .
There is a plastic check valve in the transmission that fails and causes this problem when heavy towing, Wholesale Autos are a reputable Auto Trans workshop. It is a well know fact the factory Transmission requires modification for heavy towing in Australia. I agree with the towing limitations, 2500kg would be more realistic, if your going to tow heavy vans a Yank Tank is a better option.
People also need to realize modern Diesel Common Rail fuel systems will derate once Egts reach safety parameters .
I live near the Moonbi Mountain range NSW New England Hwy, and I regularly see modern Diesel Ute's and 4wds blown up after trying to pull a rolling thunderbox up the Moonbi's in the middle of the day. Quiet often after having a dyno tune or chip fitted. these modifications are pushing the limits of safety without a load. Also the factory fuel filtration is not adequate, the tolerance of 2um is standard for common rail but the factory filter is only 5um. So the OEM knows they will be selling new injectors every 200k. Lots of engine failures caused by injector failure, cutting a hole in the piston with high pressure fuel.
Don't go into the wild in a yank anything!!
Unless you want to go on the same holiday next year to pick it up when the parts finally show up
I'd love to live up there near Moonbi, I notice there's a few houses about half way down.
@@jabberwockytdi8901 Depends on the vehicle's programing, and supporting mods.
@@lesleypaterson1463 The view is awesome.
I have had my 2016 Everest do the same (going into Limp Mode) after about an hour of towing and usually when pulling up hill. Dealer tried a range of things (EGR stuff)and specialist 4x4 mechanic also had a go. Nobody can solve the problem. They are convinced however that it is heat related but nothing shows up on OBR scanning. Problem not solved yet.
Had the same issue. It's to do with the trailer relay. You can get an adaptor that fits between the trailer and car plug for about $30. I've seen it fix this issue on two 3.2 rangers.
Overcast patches of rain max temperature 19/20 degrees Celsius perfect
What is offensive is people in Australia without a home. Cutting down old growth forests for wood chips. Or Australia is the leading democratic nation for the number of arrests for protesting. Oh and the NSW highway patrol. (voice note: I trained as an ABC radio announcer but found maths).
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Bloody 'ell John, This 0300 stuff got me a bit choked up.
luv it John.. 5 star resort comment..got my vote.
Bullbar is limiting air flow over intercooler plus trans cooler is in front of intercooler and inlet manifold temp is too high so the computer is limiting boost.
The Hamer bar is not a Bull bar rather a straight replacement of the original which includes the option of fitting a winch.
Doubt it. In theory it makes sense but in reality they dont stop enough airflow to do much at all. I have a bull bar, small bar light, roo deterant and transmission cooler all in front of the radiator. Always runs cool.
How about getting rid of the Ranger and getting something built for the task, RAM 2500, F250 or a truck, Isuzu, Fuso, Hino
Evidence? I had the privilege of chatting with gent involved in developing the Ford Ranger power train on the 3.2. I recall him reflecting on a comment by Jeremy Clarkson around a few blokes in shed on the cans believing they know better than many technicians funded equipped with the best tech available to develop a product. My mechanic wanted to fit a secondary fuel filter. The unnamed tech explained how much development had gone into the fuel management system on the 3.2, identified the secondary filter system mucked with the pressure, overloads the pump and causes the system to break down sooner. Evidence. Always good to have some.
A correctly fitted and appropriated sized secondary filter will have zero affect on your fuel system. Apart from finer filtering. These "highly trained technicians" are also responsible for all the blown transmissions and motors in the ranger. How about the genius who thought of putting a wet belt in the sump for the oil pump. Ford in America have got an absolute shite name for their trucks...no different here. ..all too common as well. These are the same clowns that also say towing 3.5 tonne is no worries for a ranger....lol. I wonder why so many standard rangers spend a lot of time on flatbed tow trucks...
Thanks for that. I failed to mention that I also had a secondary filter fitted which is at present the suspect. This will be getting removed.
@@iandickinson342 we agree on something. None of these Utes should tow 3.5 tonnes. It’s stupid! Get a light truck built for the job! As for backs of tow trucks, there’s yet to be a Ute made that hasn’t been in the back of a tow truck. They all have issues.
Had this problem on a customer's BT50 [aka Ford 3.2] I found that on the previous service the fuel connectors [4 of] at the filter had been mixed up and crossed. Turns out the fuel system was trying to deliver via the return.
In the distant past when our family kept cars for many years, we had two instances of the muffler collapsing internally (a welded baffle came loose and swung like a door back and forth blocking inside) and this drastically reduced power. It didn't happen suddenly but developed over time to get worse until eventually a clever mechanic banged the muffler and we could hear the rattling inside. I'd bet a Ford Dealer mechanic wouldn't have checked this. In more modern cars, the Catalytic converter can become sooted up giving power loss. Eventually a check light will illuminate when the O2 sensors go out of range, but his power loss could be a forewarning.
Any chance of doing a deep dive into Rivian?
I’ve seen them in a workshop in Perth.
At 150,000km check compressions ,, bench test injectors ,, remove manifold and inlet tubing /intercooler / egr valve wash out sludge . Clean Map ,, Maf sensors . Recalibrate Maf . Check system with scan tool b4 and after repairs Dealers do this work but yet still not in service schedule . [another story ]
Credit where credit is due, a Ford dealer sorted out my lack of power in my Escort diesel, after a few attempts. It turned out the enrichment solenoid in the mechanical pump was sticking shut. They kept on until they fixed it, but sadly went out of business soon after, maybe because they actually did what was expected from them (and also a few minor things I was sure they would miss) and that became uneconimical.
I watched an interview with Warren Buffett on UA-cam a while back and he said he read in a company report a line he quite liked
“don’t ask the barber whether you need a haircut”………
I thought you may have robbed the props department for the old Spaceballs movie with Rick Moranis.
EOBD Scanner may tell you what is causing the problem which is probably the maf or egr issue although error codes aren't always stored for MAF fault with my experience with a Triton. Could even be a partially blocked fuel filter.
John I find this very offensive keep up the good work😇
Do what John says and see a proper mechanic. The Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor on my work Ranger went at 160km but never threw a code, also had a split Intercooler and split intercooler hose on another work Ranger.
Possibly picked up fuel bug (bacteria and fungi) in the north which gathered in the fuel filter and restricted it. Probably had a fuel filter change during a service and it went away.
Correct John , It's like every second person getting the smart alternator turned off , I have a volt gauge just for the sake of monitoring how it charges , The alternator is designed to charge on demand if the need be ,if you connect the caravan it charges 13.5v to 14.5v all the time ! I think its a lot of paranoid people , Same ones put large tunes in and that makes more heat plus the engines works so much harder ,Then BANG engine breaks internally and the owners have a sook , I never tow on 35C plus days or if i do its early start before the heat gets going ,Its just common seance but a lot of people these days don't have that feature lol !
John , would not be the first or the last machine /vehicle I`ve retrofitted an oil cooler to for either trans or engine oil cooling . Just because an machinery /auto maker fits a cooler does mean it will work . This happens for undersize cooling radiators and air-conditioning condensers also . Many imports are retrofitted prior to Aust delivery .
Any oil that spikes above 100deg cel destroys its additive package over time . If temp has repeated spikes every time u use said vehicle that`s to much . Comparison is a race car that has an engine rebuild every 1500km . These vehicles can tolerate higher temps due to shorter service interval . A transmission has a longer list of parts to replace at over haul when operated at above 100deg cel for its life vs a unit thats cooled well .
Unfortunately, John is wrong here. The Ranger transmission cooler directly heats engine coolant, then relies on the radiator to remove that heat. The transmission is designed to run at 90°. This is about the temperature that the engine coolant runs at in normal city driving. Unfortunately, climbing hills, towing, I have seen a Ranger transmission running at 125°. The heat exchanger struggles to transfer enough heat into the engine coolant.
My gearbox won't lock the torque converter until the fluid is hot/warm enough. Overcooling is not a good idea. Shift patterns are temperature dependant.
Driving Melbourne to Cairns is up hill and Cairns to Melbourne is down hill - this is a mystery, that down hill the vehicle struggled 😉
BTW I love olight I’ve just ordered the Javelot Pro 2 to add to my collection, their range is great for power outages, night lights, spotlighting bunnies and poking numbnuts in the eye with a bright flashing light. 😊
So the world's not flat, beauty so if I drive from Adelaide to Perth it'll be flat.
As a interstate truck driver I see especially holiday seasons many of these duel cab utes literally loaded to the max drenched with every after market accessories under the sun including dragging wobble boxes with God knows what else loaded inside. These people are a menace to society and generally have an entitled attitude when on the road, literally pain's in the ass in holiday mode holding up trucks that are trying to make a quid and drive within the allowable legal hours. I honestly have driven past many caravan roll overs with there sht spread for hundreds of metres i do hope it's not fatal but also i have the side of me saying to myself "well you probably asked for it" being over loaded. I hear you say and totally agree about towing anything heavier then the tow vehicle is complete stupidity and I totally agree. These people watch to much 4x4 24/7 and believe that modifications is the answer to there dreams. With GVM upgrades ect, If your vehicle can't do what you want or need it to do straight out of the box then you simply bought the wrong vehicle your asking for mechanical failures and possibly killing yourself or an innocent road user having an accident. Some people legit have rocks in there heads the whole idea of going on holidays is to get away from what your use too not carrying half a dam house around with you. Get back to basics people you will actually enjoy your trip more and not break sht along the way and you will probably make it there and back without killing yourself, family and anyone else....
Well said mate.
Hi John,
I click for the fabric and stay for the contents's!?&
So vehicle was fine before the trans cooler went on. Interesting.
The Ranger will limit engine power when trans temp hits 115 degrees. I’d be checking trans temp while towing up hill.
Was the fuel filter recently replaced or a long range tank fitted? The Ranger will also limit engine power when fuel temp goes up. I have seen this caused by the fuel lines fitted incorrectly at the fuel filter and even at the tank. Look for switch fuel lines.
Faulty engine thermostats, blocked radiators and work viscous couplings are also common but would show up with high engine temps which I hope the operator would notice.
John, with your newfangled welding helmet. Is it still the case where it is still advised to have at least a minimum of 3mm glass to protect the welder from the rays and the darkest possible dark lens. This was the case with me but I'm going back 45 years since I was a boilermaker.
Just a thought, has he checked that there is no restriction to the accelerator pedal travel - carpet, rubber mat, accumulated rubbish etc? It has been known to happen as ridiculous as it sounds.
I've seen many overloaded Rangers and such like, some people think they're designed to pull houses down, they've no idea about towing and it's limitations.
Quite a good episode 🎉 if I sent an email to John and it got read out in the comic bogan voice that would be a badge of honour ❤
Your a funny guy John! Hope my grammar is correct.
Hi,
If one is to tow up to 3.5 tonnes around a predominantly hot Australia with a reasonably stressed engine ,I would have thought that fitting a better trans cooler would be advised.
If the Ranger was only occasionally towing 2 .5 ton and even close to the maximum 3.4 ton around town and only on short journeys,an aftermarket cooler probably isn't required.
Watching the many people who are on the road constantly,hauling their lives with them and putting their standard equipped vehicles through hell ,the need to aid the vehicles in any way is essential IMO .
Heat is the killer is it not ?
One way to cater for temperature changes where these people live and drive would be to fit a change over valve so in the cool climates the oil flows through the radiator bottom tank ,and for hot hot hotter ,the oil can be switched to the after market cooler,a electric solenoid with a position lamp indicator for which cooler ?
Yes!!!
My BT50 is gutless uphill as well when towing.
Buck! You collaborating with the bitter old dude lol
I have a Bt 50 couldn't wish for a better tow vehicle I have a 2.6 ton caravan and it as easy as any thing
@@michaelsaunders8060 I am currently looking into a manifold clean.
This is a common issue with Motorhomes with Fiat Ducato motors. Always pointed to transmission oil overheating. Might be another issue to look out for re fuel.
? Wet belt used to run oil pump inside the engine oil and starting to break down and the particles clogging the sump oil pickup filbert and reducing oil return. This is a small internal belt not the timing chain. Need to take down the sump and check the filter and the oil pump belt.
Hey there is a possibility that the intake manifold is getting clogged due to the egr system. If it is that then the manifold needs to be cleaned
Love the funny voices.
How can some of the audience members not realise, that some of us watch to be entertained by your funny Aussie voice and your pretend beard stroke. Lately I have noticed that some grey men are placing ties at the end of their beard, is this to fancy up the beard. Personally I love the natural grey beard with the cigarette stains around the edges of the mouth, that is just class.
8 months in Tasmania, that would be fun.💩
John when are we getting a video on the bump steer bum steer from Isuzu and Mazda?
so the "Auto Expert" has no answers on the power loss question but many viewers do have possible answers. What an expert, hahaha
Darn it I was finally going to buy one of those Olights and then realized youtube popped your video into my feed a day late.....Oh well next time.
Has there been a video on this new ‘JAC’ Ute?
How it has a recall on all 29 vehicles they sold because of a turbo fault?
The existence of this car was news to me only 2 hours ago. It sounds like it could make for an entertaining video if that is the case.
The old (ancient?) 80 series (1HD-FT) goes much better in the cold early morn. But it doesn't have an intercooler either. So there's that.
A lot of people get oil wrong. It needs to be at a working temperature to do its job.
Hi John, concerning the reading of questions with a funny voice I want to tell you that I have problems to understand what you are saying when you read the questions. I am European and my native language is not English. I can follow your explanations perfectly, but in your Q&A videos I must guess what you read through the answer you give and that is sometimes a bit difficult. But nevertheless very informative video. Thank you!
Love the funny voice!
John forgive my lack of knowledge in all things computer tech. I don't usually watch U tube from my phone, I usually watch on home tv. . So don't usually reply.
I have two questions I've pondered for years.
Your response would be appreciated. I'd be tickled pink if you made a short vid to answer these two questions.
1:... If the speed limit in Australia is 120kmh?... Why do they still sell cars that can exceed 300 kmh? This baffles me. But I know revenue from speeding fines is why. But if the really cared? Or they really want to reduce road deaths? Why are sold vehicles that exceed our limits by double or more. Is it then that a part of the problem, or fault may lie, with the government, as in litigation, ? In a court of law?
2:... I am told, that I should have two hands on the wheel, and be focused 100% of the time, on the road ahead, without distraction, every second I am not looking at the road, is very dangerous. So why,?... Do they allow the huge bill boards on freeways, and roadways etc? They are clearly there to advertise, to take our eyes OFF the road. The next time I am in an incident? I will say that I was looking at a government approved bill board, that some blame should be on the government, because they sanction this? Some of them have writing, that is supposed to be read, how can they be placed there, then told not to look at them?
.... Lol I know I can be a vexatious bastard. Cheers mate , keep up the good work.
US$370. on amazon in States.. amazon does not state extra lens come with the helmut
Love the Captain Obvious reference. "Long time listener, first time caller"..
Hahahah
Spot-On as Always Mate
my ranger had loss of power but no engine fault showing in the dash until it did. i used my scan tool and i can't remember the code but it was air flow and pressure out of spec. in the end it was the inter cooler. you could not see it from the front of the cooler but it was blown apart between the inter cooler and the radiator. i did note hearing a sound. the car would go into limp mode and have next to no power. in the end after finding the inter cooler blown apart i got a new one. problem solved
All I can say is thank god for the forward button. I like the videos overall but so much unrelated nonsense.
On the transmission cooler subject, transmission rebuilders basically all recommend adding them. It makes the fluid and seals last much longer day to day and under load, like on soft sand or towing, it will prevent overheating the fluid, which is when you actually do damage. It’s not like you add a cooler and now the fluid runs at ambient temperature all the time. The reality is it will take a little longer to heat up and run about 10-15 degrees cooler. You also get another 1L of fluid capacity. If you are really worried about your fluid running too cool or you live in a cooler climate you can always set it up so the fluid goes through the auxiliary cooler first then through the factory one in the radiator, this would allow the fluid to heat up quicker and run slightly warmer than the other way around.
The real reason the dealers recommend not adding them is because hot fluid runs thinner and is better for efficiency and emissions… it’s not better for your transmission… it would be like arguing an egr is better for your engine, nope it’s better for emissions at the expense of your engine.
Hmm … I can’t help but wonder if there was a seat adjustment issue where he couldn’t reach the firewall (with his right foot) anymore on the return trip. Perhaps he adjusted his seat incorrectly after a driver swap.
Hey John Port of Miami Electric vehicles i think they were a shipping Container went on fire 🔥 could be Christmas Fireworks lol at least they weren't on a ship.
As someone who is obviously never tailgated by ranger or ranger with implants (craptor) irrespective of my speed relative to the local limit, naturally this report gives me no pleasure.
However in this case frank does not seem like an m5/m7 interchange traffic “hero”, so I hope he gets a full resolution FoC.
First suspicion:fuel
How and where did you refuel?
Fuel filters: other commenters have said that the one fuel filter is not sufficient if there is any contamination especially water in the fuel..many have fitted an extra fine 2 micron filter to supplement the 5 micron standard one.
This leads onto the contamination wearing out the injectors which seem to be a maintenance item before 200k...otherwise the pistons get burnt from the wrong fuel spray pattern.
Sensors..another commenter staed EGT temp sensor failed causing computer to reduce power.
Another commenter said he had to replace the O2 sensor @ 215k..again computer ordered up reduced power.
EGR valve clogged...replace.
Split in 2 Rangers' intercooler hoses...reduced power.
If you really want to cool down everything on long uphill grinds...plumb the pressurised water from the caravan and fit irrigation misters to the front grill of the Ranger spraying water all over the radiator, A/C condenser and the aux. auto trans cooler...any excess cools the whole engine bay
Physics says it takes 2500 x energy to turn water into vapour..in this case the energy (heat) is sucked out of the engine/trans/ a/c coolers.....
Thanks John I did have a secondary pre filter fitted before our trip but have been getting mixed reactions of its actual pros and cons. Ill see weather that had any effect after the full check up.
@@frankvarga1502
If you fitted the smaller micron filter BEFORE the fuel went through the grosser OEM filter..
the finer filter will have become clogged far quicker.....
gross filter flows to finer filter.....
The word "Dongle" always makes me giggle, reminds me of "Dingle Twang!"
Thank you JC. 1st
Brand new Prados get high transmission temperatures towing apparently
Another issue with welding is as a long term contributor to Macular degeneration.
valve clearances?